Dollz4moi's Vinyl Musings

  Hello. How are you all doing? It's been some time, but I felt the need to pop in. No promises that this will last but then anything is possible. I'm still an active doll collector. I thought I would start this blog again with what my intentions were for it from the start. I want to do a true inventory of my dolls. I just need to decide who goes first. Decisions will be made. I can't say a sale, or two goodies won't be included. Let's see how this goes. I need to take some pictures to get started.

Has anyone noticed that Mattel's Creatable World has taken over? Well, I certainly have. So much so that I now own five of their deluxe packages that includes a doll.  They now have single doll packs, deluxe clothing packs, single clothing packs, and wigs too. The deluxe clothing packs have variations from the deluxe packages that includes a doll.  The eight deluxe doll sets Single clothing packs  Deluxe clothes pack  Deluxe clothing pack  Deluxe clothing pack  They have been spotted at Target so far. They may be at Wal-Mart too. I'm not sure.  Have you been seduced by Creatable World?

Hello again.  Is anyone still following? I didn't realize that I haven't updated this blog since May of 2018. I'm really sorry. I've been mostly active on Instagram under @Dollz4moi I'm starting the process of culling my collection. There's still a lot of stuff to go through including that I inherited my sister-in-law's collection. I'm going through the highlights of 2019. My Top Ten. Coming in at number 10 for me is the Drawn to You Misaki and Amelie from the 2017 Integrity Fashion Fairytale convention. Drawn to You Gift Set  I wanted the brunette Amelie from the set. I attended the convention but wasn't drawn to this set (see what I did there, lol). I started seeing her redressed and the hair redone and guess what? Now I needed her. When I started looking She was scarce or priced above what I was willing to pay for her dressed or nude. The set was available in the Integrity shop but I missed it. I kept watch on eBay for a bit. Still c...

I'm really working on getting my blogging mojo back. I guess the ease of Instagram is working against me, lol. I post quicker and it's not so much well..work. Now don't get me wrong I love my blog. I'm thrilled to still have so many following my ramblings. I will work on posting once a week.  Enough of that. Has anyone gotten any awesome goodies lately? I went to my first flea market/thrift shopping of the season. I found some vintage ladies that need some cleaning. I have my work cut out for me with this bunch. I hope I can get them clean with the least amount of hassle. I will work on getting my list of ideas here on the blog. Until next week

Wow, has it really been over a year since I posted here. I'm sorry it's been so long. Thank you for hanging in there those of you who are still with me. I've been doing a lot. I have been selling at a doll show and also on eBay of course. I've added to my collection (of course, lol). I made myself keep up with the selling. I still have a lot more to go through but it's been over 20 years of buying. Enough with the boring stuff let me tempt you with a sampling of the goodies I've acquired in the past 14 months. If you need more proof of all I've been up to the past 14 months check out my Flickr: New Goodies Part 2

Happy New Year!! I'm still working on clearing out. I don't know about anyone else but I find myself less motivated on the grey winter days. I start out gung ho but then laziness hits, lol. I am making myself list on eBay. This year I'm holding myself to some of the same rules as last year. I want to keep my incoming dolls to 25. I decided that 40 was too much even though I did keep to that. I'm starting this year on the right foot. I've sold some dolls already.  These are the first dolls that came in this year. I have already changed Zig Zag. I'm working on a new body for Hip Hoodie.  These ladies were gifted by my sister-in-law. So even though I didn't "buy" them I'm counting them, lol. I now own my first Prettie Girls. These are my first Integrity dolls of this year. Technically they are 2016 Integrity dolls. The Sister Moguls Giselle and Agnes are 2016 W Club exclusives. Love Life and Lace Agnes is a 2016 online event doll. F...

Hello out there, lol. I still exist. I realized that I haven't been keeping up with my blog. My last post was in May..WHAT!? Over the past 5-6 months I've been sticking to my selling plan. This post is just explaination no pictures.  If you wish to continue please read on :O) I have put myself on a self imposed dolly diet. My doll habit has been out of control for years. I closed my storage unit and WOW is an understatement. I have an overabundance of dolls. The levels of dolls and all that goes with it have taken their toll. For those of you who don't understand let me explain. There are levels: 1. Project doll: The project doll is that doll you buy and say oh all she/he needs is a new hair color or insert fixable issue. I had way too many. I started selling them off. I had heads, bodies, and whole dolls that have left and are leaving. 2. Have to get: This is the doll you may have picked up on sale because of the shirt, dress, shoes, or whatever you needed at that ...

Hello everyone. The clearing out is still ongoing. I've been listing items on ebay since I have time. I'm out on strike so on my down days I sell. I'd rather be working but hey... Not new news to some but there are new Barbie's out there. The Fashionistas now come with Petite, Curvy, & Tall bodies. My wishlist included a couple. I looked over the ladies long and hard but decided on four. My wonderful man bought me the ladies on my list to lift my spirits. This had the desired effect he was going for. These are the 4 ladies I decided I wanted with the new bodies.  They are from left to right: Spring Into Style, Dolled Up Denim, Fab Fringe, & Terrific Teal.   My favorite is the curly redheaded beauty. Imagine my surprise when I realized she really doesn't match her body.  The hunt is on for a new body. I know the MTM (made to move) seems to work but I'm not sure if that's the body I want for her. I chose two for their uniqueness. ...

We have the first offering through Integrity Toys. You've all probably seen the dolls already but this is the first temptation of the year In The Mix Color Infusion dolls In The Mix: Color Infusion 2016   I love the concept and would just buy them all but new year new me. I pass on this first offering. There is so much more to come. I'm being super selective with the dolls that come into the fold. But since you are intrigued I would've bought Dree and the 2 guys, Tenzin & Callum Best Thing Ever: Dree Hill In The House: Tenzin Dahkling Turn It Up: Callum Windsor  I love Dree's look but will definitely keep a lookout for anyone selling her clothes. Tenzin would be added to my Asian man club. Callum is just giving me Adam Lambert vibes. These 3 may be added to a list for later but my get list will be very short this year. Who is tempting you or did you order 1, 2, or all 5? Inquiring minds want to know ;O)

Oh well my plan to bring just 40 dolls in this year is blown..LOL. I didn't attend the 2015 Cinematic Fashion Royalty convention but I feel like I did. Someone who was keeping track says there were 37 dolls this time out. Now I didn't even get close to 37 (you thought I did, didn't you). I picked up a few dolls from the convention but not as many as if I had attended. This is the picture of my bags of goodies  I managed to get all 4 Poppy's but have let go of 3. My criteria for who gets to stay is getting tougher. You have to beat out the ladies I have here. I loved Paper Poppy but she just didn't make the cut. I loved Go See just a bit more Paper Doll Go See Then I had Lash Out the workshop doll but she was trumped by Out of This World Lash Out Out Of This World  There is more but it must be done. I can't keep everyone as much as I would like to. My absolute favorites and loves are who get to stay. I am getting better at choosing. I wish...

Happy New Year!! I may be a few days late in saying it and a few months behind on my blog but I'm here. I've been busy selling and I notice I do have a couple of entries I haven't finished..oops, my bad. I will get around to putting them out there soon. No promises on the date but it will get done. I updated the blog photo. I do love the ladies I chose. My tastes are still eclectic (all over the place, lol) hence the mash up of cuties. I will have to add a guy or two the next time.  I have added some ladies and gents to the fold in my absence but I also cleared out quite a few. I was horrible at keeping track to see if I kept up with my limit of 40 new dolls last year. I will have to do a count and I will make it interesting. I will do a post on the dolls I did add. I will also make sure to note who left the island. The adventure will begin soon enough. If you're still here reading my journey I will say hey. If you're new to my journey I still say hey :O)

I have some repairs to take care of so I have some ladies on sale. Have a look at my Adoption Zone album on Flickr. I will be listing more goodies so keep checking ;O)

Here are the rules: 1. Thank the person who nominated you and link to their blog. 2. Give your readers 11 random facts about yourself. 3. Answer the 11 questions from the person who nominated you. 4. Nominate 11 bloggers to receive this award.  5. Invent 11 questions for your nominees.   I have to thank Presto of Growing Up Is For Quitters blog fame for the nomination. I have to tell you eleven random facts about myself..hmm 1. I'm ambidextrous ( I can write using my right or left hand) 2. I'm a TV junkie. No getting around it. I love my TV. 3. I love Horror and Sci-Fi 4. I love notebooks. I have way tooo many :O) 5. I want to learn to use a sewing machine. 6. I haven't had to cook in 15 years. The man does it all :O) 7. I own more t-shirts than skirts or pants for that matter, lol. 8. I am easily distracted from most things to talk about dolls. 9. I own 2 pairs of sneakers. When one pair wears out I'll buy another pair 10. I love the toys from the...

So, basically we are to follow a few rules as to how we accept this nomination.  Here they are: 1. Create a blog post. 2. In the post, thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to her site. 3. Place a logo of the award and link it to where you got it from. 4. Answer the ten questions she asked you. 5.  Nominate ten bloggers. 6.  Come up with your own ten questions for your nominees to answer. I was nominated by the very talented Shasha of a telierniShasha Thank you for thinking of me :O) I got the pic from Shasha's site. Here are her questions for me   1. What prompted you to create your first blog?   I actually started my blog as a way to inventory my collection. I really wanted to see the ladies and gents I own and take anyone who wanted to read it along for the ride. 2. If this blog was about your passion, what were your intentions in the first few posts? See answer number one, lol   3. How did your blog evolve f...

I know this was back in June and I'm slow as molasses but I'm catching up. I was tagged by my friend Georgia Girl over at Pink Obsession a while back. I was also nominated by my friend Dana over at A Philly Collector of Playscale Dolls And Action Figures . I finally looked at what I was supposed to do so here it goes.  The rules are as follows: 1. List 3 favorite dolls from the ones you got last year. 2. List 3 dolls currently on your wish list. 3. Tag 5 people to do the same. My 3 favorite ladies I got from last year in no particular order are : 1.  Le Smoking Adele 2. Barbie Look City Shine  3. Is a tie. I chose Darla Daley Colour My World & Diana aka Joyous celebration Poppy Parker  Darla is from 2012 release but I just got her in 2014. I don't know what I was thinking. Diana is named after Wonder Woman aka Lynda Carter's character Diana Prince. The 3 dolls on my current wishlist are in no particular order: Momoko and Am...

I feel like I have to slow down, ok stop, buying. I'm doing well on some of my goals but this is the list of dolls coming in this week: ITBE Rare Jewel ITBE Night Hippie Dippy Poppy The Midas Touch Poppy Pop of Color Annik Young Sophisticate Poppy Midas Touch ITBE Night POC Annik ITBE Rare Jewel I have also received in the following months: Rare Appearance Dania Vice Ollie Lawson Groovy Galore Poppy Aristocratic Agnes Von Weiss Go See Poppy Spring Song Poppy Aristocratic, Groovy Galore, Vice Spring Song, Go See Rare Appearance I mean I'm still under my 40 this year goal. I have also sold off a few dolls. I'm trying to keep an even in/out rhythm going